Warm Ischemia

Warm Ischemia is a medical phenomenon that occurs when a part of the body is deprived of oxygen-rich blood supply, but remains at relatively high temperatures. This can cause damage to the tissues in the affected area, though the severity depends on the duration of the event. The body's ability to heal such an injury is largely dependent on the temperature at which it occurred. Warm Ischemia is often used in surgical techniques for tissue transplantation, since higher temperatures allow for longer-term tissue preservation during the transplant process. It can also be useful for the stopping of bleeding in a surgical patient and for the healing of wounds.